Silky smooth, creamy and rich, Chocolate Panna Cotta with Raspberry Compote is the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert!
- It’s an Italian classic (like me) 😉
- It’s fancy without being complicated
- In a word, it’s sweetened cream thickened with gelatin (okay, 5 words)
- It is quick to prepare
- It can be made in advance
- It can be topped with seasonal goodies
- It is rich tasting and silky smooth
- It is perfect for entertaining
- It says, “I dig you” to its recipient
- It says romance to our Valentine
- It says friendship to our Galentine
I’ve buddied up with a bunch of my favorite blogger pals. I mean blogger gals. I mean Galentines…to create this post that is jam-packed with sweet treats for our favorite day in February.
Wait. Is it presumptuous to think that Valentine’s is your favorite day in February? I mean, maybe it’s Presidents’ Day, or Mardi Gras, or maybe it’s Friday (any Friday)… You see where I’m going here….These are equal opportunity desserts!
So enjoy them! All of them! Any day! Every day! 🙂
Let’s keep this party rolling…..
Buon Appetito!
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Chocolate Panna Cotta with Raspberry Compote
- Category: Dessert
Description
Silky smooth, creamy and rich, Chocolate Panna Cotta with Raspberry Compote is the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert!
Ingredients
- Chocolate Panna Cotta
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
- 1⅓ cups half-and-half
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- Raspberry Compote
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- dash of cinnamon
- 12 oz. raspberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine milk and gelatin; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or just until gelatin dissolves (do not let milk boil).
- Add half-and-half, sugar, chocolate and salt to milk mixture.
- Cook, whisking constantly, over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until sugar dissolves and chocolate is melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Let the chocolate mixture stand until slightly cooled.
- Pour mixture into four to six coffee or dessert cups, depending on their size.
- Cover and chill for 2 hours.
- Shortly before serving, prepare the compote. Begin by melting butter in a small pan over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice and cinnamon until sugar is dissolved.
- Add raspberries and cook, stirring gently, until berries are warmed through and juices just begin to release, about 3 – 4 minutes. Set aside.
- When serving, spoon on raspberry compote and an extra shave of chocolate.
- Enjoy!
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Happy Galentine’s Day! <3
I love panna cotta! It’s always so good and anything with chocolate is a winner in my book!
When chocolate gets involved….you know it’s gonna be good! Thanks!
What a stunning dessert! I haven’t had panna cotta for ages and now you have me craving it like crazy!! Absolutely perfect Galentine’s day dessert… 😉
This is so craveable!! Thanks, dear! 🙂
I like Italian classics, too 😉 ! This is a lovely panna cotta, with amazing flavors, that looks spectacular. A perfect end to any meal any time of the year!
Thank you so much, Nicoletta! 🙂
My original recipe for the #galentinesday recipe had gelatin…and I messed it up royally. Ha! BUT, I’d be willing to give gelatin another go by making this recipe. 😉 Looks so wonderful!
Give it another go! It’s worth it! 🙂 Thank you, Allison!
Panna cotta is one of my favorite desserts – and I just love the raspberry compote. This would please anyone – especially on Valentine’s day, Annie. A real treat!
It is a real treat! We don’t have it often, but when we do – it’s happiness! Thanks, friend!
What a decadent Galentine’s Day dessert Annie! I love the raspberry compote. Such an awesome combo!
Match made in heaven! Thank you!!
Don’t make fun of me Annie but I’ve never had Panna cotta. Have I been living under a rock? It looks so good I’ll have to try it!
I would never make fun of you! Okay, maybe just a little! 😉 Nahhh – just kidding! I hope you try this, Karen! I think you’d love it! 🙂
This is the prettiest panna cotta I’ve ever seen. So perfect for Valentine’s Day! (Or Galentine’s Day!) And your pics are just beautiful!
Thank you, Kelsie! Happy Galentine’s Day, my friend! 🙂
This is one dreamy panna cotta! It looks so beautiful that if I got served a cup, I would definitely photograph it first:) Sadly, I don’t think I will be getting said cup today, so I better get on it and make one myself! Pinned!
Awhhh – that is the sweetest! Wish I could send you some, my dear! 🙂
ThesePanna Cotta are just stunning, Annie!! And I absolutely love that Raspberry Compote on top! You are right, these are perfect to celebrate any day!! Pinning! Cheers!
Yep, you betcha! Thanks, Chey!! <3
Oh my! I think I’m in love. These photos are beautiful and I absolutely love panna cotta – the chocolate and raspberry combination is amazing.
You can’t go wrong with chocolate and raspberry! Thanks, friend!
You are too cute, Annie! ‘Italian classic’ – love it! This is too pretty for words and your photos are absolutely GORGEOUS! Not to mention, that this sounds fabulous!!! That combo! Swoon! Pinned! Cheers to a fabulous week ahead, my friend! XOXO
Heheheh….and getting more classic by the minute! 😉 Thank you for your sweet words, my dear! This was a fun one to make…and shoot…and eat! XOXO
This dessert looks lovely! There’s nothing better than chocolate and raspberry together. This is a perfect dessert for celebrating just about anything!
Oh, you betcha! Like I said – you want to celebrate Friday? Here you go! 😉 🙂
This looks so incredible. I have to admit, I am a bit scared of panna cotta! But, you make it look so easy and my gal pal sisters would love it (as we are all big chocolate fans). And those glasses – lucky girl to have those beauties to dish up this wonderful combo of flavors.
What? No need to be scared! I promise – if I can do it – you most certainly can do it!! Thank you for noticing the glasses, too. They were a gift from parents! They’ll love knowing that! And thanks again for organizing this fun collaboration! <3
Absolutely perfect for Galentine’s! You can absolutely never go wrong with chocolate and raspberry together 🙂
They’re a pretty spiffy couple! Thanks, friend!
I don’t normally eat desserts – but this one I don’t think I could pass up. I love creamy and smooth and then add the chocolate — YUM perfect Valentine treat.
It really is…and so simple! Surprisingly simple! 🙂
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